City Council Candidates Meet at Contented Cow Forum

Three candidates vying for the Northfield City Council Ward 4 seat share their thoughts on city issues during the first of two public candidate forums.

With Government Shutdown Over, Kline Says 'Record-High Debt' Still an Issue

Candidate Mike Obermueller also released a statement, in which he blamed the shutdown on Republican leadership, including Kline.

Northfield Council Upholds Decision on TIGER Trail Project

The Northfield City Council rehashed a previous action Tuesday night.

Meeting Called to Discuss Skate Park Design

Residents are invited to review designs for a skate park that will ultimately be built at Old Memorial Field.

Tiger Trail Project Goes Out for Bid, Again

The council voted to move the project forward by a margin of four to three.

Annexation Discussion Ends in a Draw

Renewed interest from a resident in Bridgewater Township has revived a heated annexation debate from 2010.

Carleton Alumnus Chosen to Head Minnesota State Board of Investment

Mansco Perry III will be executive director of the state's $68 billion investment portfolio, which is largely composed of public worker pension accounts.

John Kline: 'I Cannot Support U.S. Military Strikes in Syria'

Northfield's representative in Congress had indicated he might back an attack. On Tuesday, he said no.

Rice Co. Ponders 2.5 Percent Budget Bump to Northfield Library

If the proposed budget receives final approval, the county will allot about $188,000 to the Northfield Library in 2014.

Northfield Council Asked to Consider Code of Ethics

The Northfield Charter Commission has proposed an amendment which would allow for civil, administrative and criminal penalties if a city official were to violate the city's code of ethics.

Politics on Dan Patch Avenue: House Reps Take On the State Fair

This weekend, Rep. David Bly and a number of his colleagues will be at the fair to mingle with voters.

Dave Thompson Readies Warehouse-Tax Repeal

The Lakeville state senator whose district also includes Northfield is writing a bill in case of a special session, MinnPost reported.

At First Forum, Republicans Running for MN Governor Agree to Agree

Scott Honour, Jeff Johnson, Dave Thompson and Kurt Zellers are vying for party endorsement—but only two promised to abide by it, according to media reports.

Want a Steel Keepsake from the Collapsed I-35W Bridge?

Pieces of the mangled steel will be released later in August or early September, according to the AP.

So Far This Year in Dakota County: 11 Traffic Deaths

Minnesota is on track for 450 such deaths in 2013—up from 395 last year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. (Rice County had four.) Several have been in Northfield or killed Northfield residents.

DFLer Thomas Craft Files to Try to Oust John Kline from Congress

Craft joins former DFL state Rep. Mike Obermueller in Minnesota Second District race, according to Politics in Minnesota. Meanwhile Kline reported $1.1 million in his campaign coffers, the Star Tribune said.

Poll: 3/4 in Second District Want Immigration Reform in 2013

A John Kline vote against the current bill would make 44 percent of likely voters less likely to support him, the Public Policy Polling survey said.

Northfield News: Postal Service to Renew Listing for Post Office Soon

A new appraisal will bring the listed price in line with the current market, a USPS spokesperson told the newspaper.

Dave Thompson Gives Up MN Senate Post

The state senator, whose district includes northern Northfield, is running for governor. He stepped down as assistant minority leader Wednesday.

Sen. Paul Wellstone's DOMA Vote Recalled as Law Falls

The U.S. senator from Northfield was later troubled by his vote in support of the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996.

Your Take: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA

'Huge day,' was the judgement of one tweet from Northfield.

In PAC Ad, Dakota Co. Mom Calls John Kline's Student Loan Plan 'Just Plain Stupid'

'I don’t know that there’s ever been a better opportunity to work towards a real bipartisan solution,' the congressman representing Northfield said.

At Northfield Post Office, It's 'Crickets Chirping' As Residents Wait for Closure

Some residents feel that their attempts to communicate with USPS have fallen on deaf ears.

Dakota County Begins Accepting Same-Sex Marriage License Applications

The county is accepting same-sex marriage license applications starting today.

Northfield to Turn 40 Acres Ceded by County into Parks and Trails

Northfield received the 40 acres of foreclosed land for free from the county.

Northbound I-35W Lane Closures Scheduled Tonight

Two lanes of northbound I-35W will be closed starting 8 p.m. tonight as crews pour concrete for the I-35E bridge.

Parts of Sixth and Division Streets Closed Starting Tuesday

Sixth Street between Water and Division streets will be closed starting Tuesday for a summer reconstruction project.

Rice County Releases Tobacco Ads Survey

Rice County youth are confronted by an average of 85 tobacco ads every time they enter local stores, according to a recent survey of tobacco advertising conducted by the Four Corners Partnership.

Northfield Hospital Names New CEO

Steve Underdahl formally accepted the Board of Directors’ offer of the position Friday. He will begin his work on Tuesday, June 11.

Memo: City Hall Preparing for Reconfiguration Project

From the City of Northfield, see the attached document for the Administrator's Memorandum.

UPDATE: Day Care Providers Rally as Minnesota Senate Approves Unionization Bill

A contingent of day care providers and families with children who use that care protested against Senate File 778. But the DFL-controlled Senate approved the measure with a narrow, 35-32 vote after 17 hours of debate.

WATCH: Livestream Video of Same-Sex Marriage Debate, Vote at MN Senate

The Minnesota Senate takes up bill at noon Central Time on Monday, May 13, 2013. The Minnesota House approved it last week, so Senate approval sends it to conference committee and the governor's desk.

UPDATE: Minnesota Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Governor Will Sign

Legislation to allow gay marriage in the state cleared its final hurdle Monday, May 13. With Gov. Mark Dayton expected to sign the bill as soon as tomorrow, Minnesota will become the 12th state in the country to allow same-sex couples to marry.

Northfield's Voter Turnout Rates Lag Behind State

The community had 70 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in the 2012 election.

Old Memorial Pool Opens June 3

Sales of pre-season passes began this week. Construction of a concession stand is expected to begin when the weather permits.

Memo: Residential Construction Activity Gets Moving in Northfield

From the City of Northfield, see the attached document for the Administrator's Memorandum.

Northfield Teen Murdered in AZ, Mehring Ends Run for Congress: South Metro News Recap

Also in this week's round-up: A farewell to Lakeville's editor and another housing development makes headway in Eagan.

Bly, Minnesota House Democrats Approve 2013 Tax, Higher Ed Bills

Led by the majority in the House, Northfield's David Bly said the tax bill was "fair" and generates revenue "needed to build a stronger economy."

Kline Will Seek Re-Election to House but Rules Out Runs for Governor, Senator

Rep. John Kline announced his intention to run for reelection to the House in 2014 in order to clear the field for candidates seeking higher office.

City Goes Forward with $7 Million Northfield Police Facility

The city council voted to seek construction bids at its Tuesday meeting.